Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 59 m² apartment on Fokke Simonszstraat sits in the lively Weteringbuurt, right in the heart of Amsterdam. Built in 1875 but with an A energy label, it combines period charm with modern efficiency. At €675,000, the asking price is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €1,189,896, a keen price for a home this efficient. For context, flats in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
The Weteringbuurt is a dense, vibrant area with 2,455 residents, mostly young adults (43% are 25,45) and singles (39% one-person households). It's a very strongly urban setting (9,676 addresses per km²). There are no resident reviews available, but the figures speak for themselves: a mix of students, professionals, and families, with a lively street life. The Weteringbuurt neighbourhood is known for its central location and bustling atmosphere.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For school runs, IKC De Kleine Reus (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Barlaeus Gymnasium (secondary) is a ten-minute walk. The area is packed with restaurants and a park, so weekends are easy. The municipality of Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a global city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties and DSTRCT Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Fokke Simonszstraat 18H, Amsterdam
Data from Weteringbuurt
Data from Weteringbuurt
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About Fokke Simonszstraat 18H, Amsterdam
Yes, it's keen. The average asking price in the Weteringbuurt is €1,189,896, so this apartment is 43% below that. However, it's also smaller than average (59 m² vs 113 m²). The price per m² works out at about €11,441, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €10,778, but the A energy label adds value.
It has an A energy label, which is excellent for a 1875 building. Only 16.7% of homes in the Weteringbuurt have label A, and 5.6% have A+. This means low heating costs and a comfortable home. The label is a real plus for an older apartment.
The Weteringbuurt is very urban and lively, with a high density of addresses (9,676 per km²). It's popular with young adults and singles. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and parks within walking distance. The area has a bustling, central feel.
Albert Heijn is just 99 metres away, on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 228 metres, and there are several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres, including Jumbo and Dirk. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes. IKC De Kleine Reus (primary) is 70 metres away, and Barlaeus Gymnasium (secondary) is 527 metres. Several other primary and secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk. The area is well-served for education.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away. That's about a 35-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well-connected by trams and buses, so getting around Amsterdam is easy.
In 2023, there were 212 total crimes reported in the Weteringbuurt. That's moderate for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
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